1.5 miles
Loop
Argory Blackwater River Walk
Follow the River Blackwater around the estate and cross the industrial age-Bond’s Bridge.
TRAIL INFORMATION
From the carpark follow the sign for Bond's bridge / ferry path. This starts at the bottom of the carpark. At the end of the path there is a set of large steps. At the top of the steps turn left and go through the kissing gate onto the river bank. Follow the path along the river and keep an eye out for fluttering kingfishers. They lazily fly over water and swoop down to spear fish with their sharp beaks. As the path comes to an end along the river turn left onto the causeway which runs between the meadows. At the end of the causeway you will approach Meadow Cottage. Turn left again and follow the avenue back to the carpark.
TRAIL INFORMATION
From the carpark follow the sign for Bond's bridge / ferry path. This starts at the bottom of the carpark. At the end of the path there is a set of large steps. At the top of the steps turn left and go through the kissing gate onto the river bank. Follow the path along the river and keep an eye out for fluttering kingfishers. They lazily fly over water and swoop down to spear fish with their sharp beaks. As the path comes to an end along the river turn left onto the causeway which runs between the meadows. At the end of the causeway you will approach Meadow Cottage. Turn left again and follow the avenue back to the carpark.
GETTING TO THE START
- Point of Interest Herons and Kingfishers are frequently seen the area
- Facilities Tea room, toilet facilities, picnic area and playground Please see the National Trust NI Website for updated opening times. The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility: – Café (wheelchair accessible) – Disabled toilets.
- Dog Policy Dogs must be kept on leads except in our specially fenced off dog exercise area
- Accessibility Information
Accessibility Grade: Grade 3 Terrain: Variety of surfaces Toilet Facility: No Signage: No - Getting to the Start The Argory lies 4 miles from Charlemont. Drivers can leave the M1 at exit 13 and follow the brown signs.
- Public Transport Translink – journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
